Before you actually start building an e-commerce website, you need to clarify your business needs for website building. Here are some reasons why you should sell online.
More Australians are buying online
Purchasing online is both convenient and safe, and e-commerce sales soared by 40% in 2020 during the recent pandemic. The easy availability of smartphones also means that you can buy from anywhere at any time. So it's clear that people will continue to buy online for years to come.
Setting up an e-commerce storefront is inexpensive
Compared to a brick-and-mortar store, opening an e-commerce storefront is much cheaper. Part of the reason is that brick-and-mortar stores incur multiple fixed costs such as rent, electricity, paying employees, and maintaining infrastructure.
E-commerce websites can expand offline sales
Online and offline stores don't have to be mutually exclusive. Telling people about your physical store on your e-commerce website or installing an app kiosk in your store can complement each other well.
For example, Amazon is opening brick-and-mortar stores after the huge success of its online e-commerce website.
Create a customer experience
It's much easier to personalize your experience and services online. You can use a variety of media, including video, audio, stories, customer reviews, and personalized messaging, to build experiences your customers will cherish and share with others.
Start selling now
Once your website is ready, all you need to do is set up payment processing, list your products on your website, and start selling. There's no need to wait for new employees, stockpile inventory, or generate enough marketing buzz. Your business begins the moment you publish your website.
Eliminate expensive indirect listening with dropshipping
When you think of retail, the first thing that comes to mind is sourcing, maintaining, and processing inventory. However, if you choose a dropshipping business model, you won't have to maintain and handle inventory yourself. You can read all about dropshipping here.
Related: How to start a dropshipping business in Australia
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